As we know,many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them.But,does size really matter?Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)?Do celebrities really have the power to influence people,especially teenagers?

For the longest time,many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act.Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days?Even,their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days.Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley.They are definitely famous teen stars.But,since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business,their health and body suffer.Many kids are aware of this problem.But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.

It is a fact that the media,and especially famous teen celebrities,can influence people powerfully.But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place.Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts.They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and –coming shows or movies.With fierce competition,celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.

Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents.Media,especially as well as the celebrities,have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening.If not,parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in ad what’s out.

1.From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan_________.

A. lives an unhealthy lifestyle

B. lives a rich and happy life

C. doesn’t get any exercise

D. sets a good example for teenagers

2.According to the writer,why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?

A. They are tired of school.

B. Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.

C. They’re in their development period.

D. They have nothing to do in their spare time

3.Many celebrities have to be on diet__________.

A. to keep healthy to face competition

B. to survive under pressure

C. to keep a slim size

D. to satisfy their teenage fans

4.What’s the title of the passage?

A. Parents’ responsibilities

B. Advice on self-control

C. Bad influences of celebrities

D. Media’s bad influences

Worry problems are everywhere in our daily life.How to solve them? The answer is that we must equip ourselves to deal with different kinds of worries by learning the three basic steps of problem analysis.The three steps are:

Get the facts

Why is it so important to get the facts? Unless you have the facts, you can’t possibly attempt to solve your problem intelligently.Without the facts, all you can do is wondering around in confusion.It is not an easy job to get facts.When you are worried, your emotions are riding high.__1.__.

When trying to get the facts, you can pretend that you are collecting this information not for yourself but for some other person.__2.__You can also pretend that you are a lawyer preparing to agree.Try to get all the facts both on your side and the other side of the case.You will generally find the truth lies somewhere in between.

__3.__

Whenever you are worried, write down the questions that make you worry.And write out all the various steps you could take and then the probable consequences of each step.For example, what am I worrying about? What can I do about it? Here is what I’m going to do about it.After carefully weighing all the facts, you can calmly come to a decision.

Act on that decision.

__4.__ How can you break the worry habit before it breaks you? Crowd worry out of your mind by keeping busy.Plenty of action is one of the best ways to cure worry.__5.__ If you know a situation is beyond your power, say to yourself: “ It is so; it can’t be otherwise.” Don’t permit little things to ruin your happiness.Try to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness.

A. Accept what can’t be avoided.

B. Analyze the facts.

C. There comes a time when you must decide and never look back.

D. But here are two ideas that can help you see the facts in a clear and objective way.

E. Unless you take your action, all your face-finding and analysis is a sheer waste of energy.

F. Decide how much anxiety a thing may be worth.

G. This will help you to take a cold and fair view of the evidence.

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